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Touro University

Assistant Professor

Valhalla, NY

$88K - $110K/yr

Serve as dissertation chair and dissertation committee member for DrPH students; * Advise and mentor MPH and DrPH students regarding academic progress, research, and professional development;

Covista

Adjunct Faculty - PhD in Human Services

Chair dissertation committees * Serve as the second member of committees * Manage dissertation quality through service as a university research reviewer (URR). * Participation in university and ...

Covista

Adjunct Faculty - PhD in Human Services

Chair dissertation committees * Serve as the second member of committees * Manage dissertation quality through service as a university research reviewer (URR). * Participation in university and ...

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A Dissertation Committee Member is a faculty member who provides guidance and evaluates a graduate student’s dissertation research. They help refine the research proposal, review progress, and assess the final dissertation for academic quality and originality. Committee members ensure scholarly standards are met and may provide feedback at various stages. Their role is to support the student in completing a rigorous and well-structured dissertation.

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To thrive as a Dissertation Committee Member, you need a doctoral degree in a relevant field, extensive research experience, and a strong record of scholarly publication. Familiarity with citation management tools, academic databases, and institutional review board (IRB) processes is often required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and mentorship skills help you provide effective guidance and constructive feedback to doctoral candidates. These skills are vital to ensure rigorous, ethical scholarship and to support students successfully through the dissertation process.

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Dissertation Committee Members are responsible for reviewing and providing feedback on dissertation proposals, attending committee meetings, and assessing the quality and originality of the student's research. They collaborate with other committee members to ensure the student’s work meets program standards and academic integrity requirements. Committee members also provide ongoing mentorship to help students refine their research questions, methodology, and analysis, and participate in the final oral defense. This role requires a balance of independent evaluation and teamwork, as well as a commitment to supporting each student's academic development.
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Adjunct Dissertation Committee Member for Doctor of Education in Organizational Change & Administ...

Adjunct Dissertation Committee Member for Doctor of Education in Organizational Change & Administ...

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

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Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Dissertation Committee Member for Doctor of Education in Organizational Change & Administration (Remote)
Position Summary
California Baptist University, an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, invites applications for the following Remote/Online position: Dissertation Committee Member within the degree program, Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Administration (EdD) in the Jabs School of Business. Candidates must embrace the mission of California Baptist University and evidence a clear understanding of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching, scholarship and service through the integration of the Christian faith and learning.
The Jabs School of Business is seeking several qualified committee members to serve on dissertation committees as chair and/or reader for the Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Administration (EdD) program (Online).
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Qualifications
- Accredited Doctoral degree in related fields. Organizational Leadership, Education Leadership, or Organizational Change preferred.
- Evidence of scholarship or mentoring of graduate students in these or dissertations (preferred)
- Experience chairing dissertation students in the field of business.
- Commitment to academic excellence and working with diverse adult students.
Duties
- Serve as chair or committee member and support students in the development f their dissertation in the field of Business Administration.
- Review the dissertation studies providing feedback on the content of the dissertation chapters.
- Prepare the dissertation students for the oral dissertation defense (Chair only).
- Attend the virtual dissertation defense.
- Coaching students to develop the IRB applications and approve applications prior to submitting the document (Chair only).
- Adhere to expectations and guidelines determined by the department.
Teaching Responsibilities
Opportunities to teach Doctoral, Master's, and/or Bachelor's level courses may also be an option if/when teaching needs arise.
Nondiscrimination Statement
State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
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https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/10130

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